A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains the value of all the parameters and tags, as well as all the programming and the DCS configuration?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the router interacts with?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a DeviceNet protocol?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet input memory location?
Which of the recommended standards would be best described as having a full duplex transmission system?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are standard 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the coils register addresses?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as confirming adherence to all relevant codes for SCADA applications in advance?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the operators access the various HMI subsystems to interact with a process control system?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network with a single central connection point?
The data link layer of the OSI manages access to be able to transmit data. Which of the answers below represents a all typical access method?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as allowing control of remote pump and compressor stations?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "G"?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links several smaller area networks together over a wide geographical area.
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network a single continuous pathway through each node from being connected directly to two other nodes?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the NIC interacts with?
Balanced and unbalanced signal systems have several differences. Which of the answers below best represents one of those differences?
With IPv4, you would use static address assignment over dynamic for this primary reason?
There are several duties done by each layer within the a typical DCS. Which of the levels below is where the basic process control is performed?
Which of the terms below is best described as the devices,in general, that are the final connections off of a segments spur cable?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses an end device circuit to provide the encoding of characters?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a coils would use?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce transmission of historical data?
Proprietary communication protocols have several advantages. Which of the answers provided below represents one that is not an advantage?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm philosophy involved in evaluating changes to the alarm system?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the maintenance and configuration of the control system?